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Session laws and resolutions passed by the General Assembly [1993-1994]

CHAPTER 14 Session Laws - 1993
dynamite cartridge, bomb, grenade, mine, or powerful explosive as defined
in G.S. 14-284.1, on educational property. However, this subsection does
not apply to a BB gun, stun gun, air rifle, or air pistol.
(d) It shall be a Class 1 misdemeanor for any person to possess or carry,
whether openly or concealed, any BB gun, stun gun, air rifle, air pistol,
bowie knife, dirk, dagger, slungshot, leaded cane, switchblade knife,
blackjack, metallic knuckles, razors and razor blades (except solely for
personal shaving), and any sharp-pointed or edged instrument except
instructional supplies, unaltered nail files and clips and tools used solely for
preparation of food, instruction, and maintenance, on educational property.
(e) It shall be a Class 1 misdemeanor for any person to cause,
encourage, or aid a minor who is less than 18 years old to possess or carry,
whether openly or concealed, any BB gun, stun gun, air rifle, air pistol,
bowie knife, dirk, dagger, slungshot, leaded cane, switchblade knife,
blackjack, metallic knuckles, razors and razor blades (except solely for
personal shaving), and any sharp-pointed or edged instrument except
instructional supplies, unaltered nail files and clips and tools used solely for
preparation of food, instruction, and maintenance, on educational property.
(f) Notwithstanding subsection (b) of this section it shall be a Class 1
misdemeanor rather than a Class I felony for any person to possess or carry,
whether openly or concealed, any gun, rifle, pistol, or other firearm of any
kind, on educational property if:
(1) The person is not a student attending school on the educational
property;
(2) The firearm is not concealed within the meaning of G.S. 14-269;
(3) The firearm is not loaded and is in a locked container, a locked
vehicle, or a locked firearm rack which is on a motor vehicle; and
(4) The person does not brandish, exhibit, or display the firearm in
any careless, angry, or threatening manner.
(g) This section shall not apply to:
(1) A weapon used solely for educational or school-sanctioned
ceremonial purposes, or used in a school-approved program
conducted under the supervision of an adult whose supervision has
been approved by the school authority;
(2) Armed forces personnel, officers and soldiers of the militia and
national guard, law enforcement personnel, and any private police
employed by an educational institution, when acting in the
discharge of their official duties; or
(3) Home schools as defined in G.S. 115C-563(a)."
Sec. 5. G.S. 14-269.7(a) reads as rewritten:
"(a) Any minor who possesses or carries a handgun is guilty of a
misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for up to s ix months , a fine of up
to five hundred dollars ($500.00), or both, Class 2 misdemeanor. "
Sec. 6. G.S. 14-277. 4(c) reads as rewritten:
" (c) A violation of subsection (a) or (b) of this section is a misdemeanor
punishable by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500 . 00) ,
imprisonment not to exceed six months, or both . Class 2 misdemeanor. A
second conviction for a violation of either subsection (a) or (b) of this
section within three years of the first shall be punishable as a general Class
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CHAPTER 14 Session Laws - 1993
dynamite cartridge, bomb, grenade, mine, or powerful explosive as defined
in G.S. 14-284.1, on educational property. However, this subsection does
not apply to a BB gun, stun gun, air rifle, or air pistol.
(d) It shall be a Class 1 misdemeanor for any person to possess or carry,
whether openly or concealed, any BB gun, stun gun, air rifle, air pistol,
bowie knife, dirk, dagger, slungshot, leaded cane, switchblade knife,
blackjack, metallic knuckles, razors and razor blades (except solely for
personal shaving), and any sharp-pointed or edged instrument except
instructional supplies, unaltered nail files and clips and tools used solely for
preparation of food, instruction, and maintenance, on educational property.
(e) It shall be a Class 1 misdemeanor for any person to cause,
encourage, or aid a minor who is less than 18 years old to possess or carry,
whether openly or concealed, any BB gun, stun gun, air rifle, air pistol,
bowie knife, dirk, dagger, slungshot, leaded cane, switchblade knife,
blackjack, metallic knuckles, razors and razor blades (except solely for
personal shaving), and any sharp-pointed or edged instrument except
instructional supplies, unaltered nail files and clips and tools used solely for
preparation of food, instruction, and maintenance, on educational property.
(f) Notwithstanding subsection (b) of this section it shall be a Class 1
misdemeanor rather than a Class I felony for any person to possess or carry,
whether openly or concealed, any gun, rifle, pistol, or other firearm of any
kind, on educational property if:
(1) The person is not a student attending school on the educational
property;
(2) The firearm is not concealed within the meaning of G.S. 14-269;
(3) The firearm is not loaded and is in a locked container, a locked
vehicle, or a locked firearm rack which is on a motor vehicle; and
(4) The person does not brandish, exhibit, or display the firearm in
any careless, angry, or threatening manner.
(g) This section shall not apply to:
(1) A weapon used solely for educational or school-sanctioned
ceremonial purposes, or used in a school-approved program
conducted under the supervision of an adult whose supervision has
been approved by the school authority;
(2) Armed forces personnel, officers and soldiers of the militia and
national guard, law enforcement personnel, and any private police
employed by an educational institution, when acting in the
discharge of their official duties; or
(3) Home schools as defined in G.S. 115C-563(a)."
Sec. 5. G.S. 14-269.7(a) reads as rewritten:
"(a) Any minor who possesses or carries a handgun is guilty of a
misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for up to s ix months , a fine of up
to five hundred dollars ($500.00), or both, Class 2 misdemeanor. "
Sec. 6. G.S. 14-277. 4(c) reads as rewritten:
" (c) A violation of subsection (a) or (b) of this section is a misdemeanor
punishable by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500 . 00) ,
imprisonment not to exceed six months, or both . Class 2 misdemeanor. A
second conviction for a violation of either subsection (a) or (b) of this
section within three years of the first shall be punishable as a general Class
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